Police probe back-to-back bank robberies in Lehigh County

Troopers say this man robbed two banks, one on Friday and the other on Saturday. (Courtesy photo)

Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a man who might have robbed two banks within 24 hours in the Lehigh Valley.

State police said a man passed a note to a Wells Fargo Bank teller demanding money on Saturday at 12:45 p.m.

The alleged robber then fled the bank located at 4826 Route 309 in North Whitehall Township with an undisclosed amount of cash, state police in Bethlehem said.

Police said the robber was last seen running toward Route 309 and Clauss Road.

The robber is described as white, in his early 20s, about 5 feet, 9 inches in height, having a thin build, and wearing a yellow long-sleeved button shirt, denim jeans and a baseball cap with a logo on it.

A bandit also struck First Northern Bank and Trust at 1449 Nor-Bath Blvd. (Route 329) in Allen Township around 1:30 p.m. Friday.

That robber was described as white, in his early 20s, with dark hair and possibly acne on his cheeks and wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, purple button-down long-sleeve shirt, pants/jeans and sneakers.

It's not known how much money he took.

State Police continue to investigate both robberies. Those with information about either incident are asked to call Pennsylvania State Police in Bethlehem at 610-861-2026.